Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada
Ada · 32 GB GDDR6 ECC · 250 W · Aorus Master
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada
Ada · 48 GB GDDR6 ECC · 300 W · ROG Strix
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada lands at 92 and ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada at 95. That puts ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 AdaTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada leads on raster (90 vs 87).
Ray tracing
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 AdaRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada leads on rt (95 vs 92).
AI workloads
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 AdaLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada leads on ai (96 vs 93).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 AdaSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada more score per dollar ($4,370 vs $7,394).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada | ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ada |
| VRAM | 32 GB GDDR6 ECC | ▲ 48 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | 250 W | 300 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
FAQ: Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada vs ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada
Which is better, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada? +
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada worth the price? +
At $4,370, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ai.
Is ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada worth the price? +
At $7,394, ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in ai.
Does Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada? +
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada — leads on raster (90 vs 87). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada? +
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 6000 Ada — leads on rt (95 vs 92). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.